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Turning off HDR improved image quality (alien.top)
submitted 2 years ago by [B] to c/apple@hardware.watch
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This may be a “no duh” post, but recently I turned off HDR on my 2nd gen 4K Apple TV. I’m running a TCL 65” 4 series. It has hdr 10 but it’s not FALD. I always had HDR on because it felt like that gave me the best image. I was shocked when I turned it off and got better color accuracy and better contrast out of the tv. Feels like a gimme that you shouldn’t use HDR without FALD or Mini LED, but I am much happier with the setup now

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[–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago

On my TLC I found the brightness of some HDR content is actually dimmer then when set to SDR, so I just have HDR off and it’s way way better. I’m using a 4K 3rd gen and the color balance setting.

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    [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago

    Same with my Samsung TV. While some films look a bit worse with HDR off, for the most part everything else looks better.

    War of the Worlds looks almost washed out and over exposed with HDR off, but Avatar: The Way of Water looks better with it off. Go figure.

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    [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    I think most people use 4K SDR with match frame rate and dynamic range on for the best picture.

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  • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago

    Sure, but OP is pointing out that not all HDR is created equal. LED screens without full-array local dimming of the backlight might not do HDR that is really any better than SDR, even if it is brighter. It's worth trying some content with and without HDR matching enabled.

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    • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago

    Yeah TBH I feel HDR is wasted on average panels and unless you have a mini LED, OLED or a high end LCD panel just stick with SDR. You really need good peak brightness and contrast for HDR to be effective.

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    [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago

    That's because your TV is cheap and not properly calibrated in its HDR presets.

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